What does it mean when it says this app is not compatible with your device?

It appears to be an issue with Google’s Android operating system. To fix the “your device is not compatible with this version” error message, try clearing the Google Play Store cache, and then data. Next, restart the Google Play Store and try installing the app again. Then scroll down and find Google Play Store.

Are all Android OS the same?

Every Android model is running different software. No two Android models are the same. Even phones from the same manufacturer with the same name can run different software in different regions (or for different customers — your phone company), and they do.

What makes Android so popular than other mobile OS?

More Smartphone Makers Use Android A large contributor to Android’s popularity is the fact that many more smartphone and device manufacturers use it as the OS for their devices. This alliance established Android as the its mobile platform of choice, granting an open-source license to manufacturers.

What is difference iOS and Android?

Differences Between iOS and Android iOS is a closed system whereas Android is more open. The Android applications are obtained from Google Play while iOS applications are available in the Apple app store. Integration with other devices is better in Apple iOS as compared to Google Android.

What OS do Android phones use?

Google Android OS is Google’s Linux-based open source operating system for mobile devices. Android has been the world’s most widely used smartphone platform as of 2010, with a worldwide smartphone market share of 75\%. Android offers users a “direct manipulation” interface for smart, natural phone use.

Can I replace Android by my choice of OS?

If your phone has Ports to other OS like Firefox OS, Ubuntu Touch, Windows, Sailfish OS, etc. (like my N4 does except Windows), you can surely replace Android by your choice of OS. However AFAIK almost 90\% of the Android phones out there in the market don’t generally have support for a different OS other than android. If your does then enjoy 😀

What other operating systems did Samsung use before Android?

A few even used Linux. Symbian was the Android of that era, and should have taken over Android, but that’s another long story of mistakes. Bada was another one Samsung tried to deploy but never opened the developers access to it enough to be adopted. RTOS and BREW are just a Java based operating system customized for very low end devices.

What are the different types of Android operating systems?

Symbian, Bada, RTOS and BREW. A few even used Linux. Symbian was the Android of that era, and should have taken over Android, but that’s another long story of mistakes. Bada was another one Samsung tried to deploy but never opened the developers access to it enough to be adopted.